The Year’s Biggest Action Hero Blasts Off as Iron Man 2 Blu-ray and DVD Explode With Hours of Exciting Behind-the-Scenes Footage

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The billionaire Super Hero in the iron suit is back in Marvel Studios' and Paramount Pictures' thrilling sensation IRON MAN 2, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download September 28, 2010.  Packed with fantastic battles, stunning visual effects and an all-star cast, the new blockbuster adventure will be available to own as a three-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with digital copy, as a limited edition two-disc DVD with digital copy, or as a single disc DVD.  In this highly-anticipated sequel, Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder) reprises his role as Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, in a thrill-a-minute story filled with explosive action, new suits and powerful new villains.  The phenomenal cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man), Don Cheadle (Oceans series), Scarlett Johansson (He's Just Not That Into You) as the seductive Black Widow, Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) as the vengeful Whiplash, as well as Sam Rockwell (Charlie's Angels) and Samuel L. Jackson (The Other Guys).

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To date, with over $300 million at the domestic box office, IRON MAN 2 has delighted audiences with its combination of high-intensity action, intelligence and humor.  The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack comes fully loaded with immersive and interactive bonus materials including an in-depth, feature-length documentary of the making of the film, revealing featurettes about Nick Fury, Black Widow and War Machine, a look inside the creation of Stark Expo, deleted scenes and an exclusive peek inside the Marvel Super Hero Universe through the S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault.

IRON MAN 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The Iron Man 2 Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1 (Blu-ray):

• Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
• S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault (HD)— Extend your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with high-level clearance into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s digital data vault. Interact with select scenes from the movie that include new layers of graphics and insider information. View case files, dossiers, S.H.I.E.L.D. training films, tech details and more.
• Previsualization and Animatics (HD)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2 (HD)
  • Rebuilding the Suit—An all-encompassing look at the beginning stages of this mammoth blockbuster.
  • A Return to Action—From Marvel Studios to the streets of Monaco, Jon Favreau takes viewers through the trials and triumphs of continuing Iron Man's story.
  • Expanding the Universe—From the amazing sets of Stark Expo to Tony Stark's home and beyond, the Marvel Universe continues to unfold into new and exciting places.
  • Building a Legacy—From filming to editing, scoring and visual effects, Favreau and his team face the challenges of bringing the sequel to the big screen.
• Featurettes (HD)
  • Creating Stark Expo—A look at how the sets and computer-generated elements combine to create the massive set piece.
  • Practical Meets Digital—How the "practical" props inform the "digital" work that ultimately brings our hero to life on screen.
  • Illustrated Origin: Nick Fury—A comprehensive journey into creating one of the most mysterious and influential heroes in the Marvel Universe.
  • Illustrated Origin: Black Widow—An exciting look at the new femme fatale introduced in Iron Man 2.
  • Illustrated Origin: War Machine—A look at the introduction of the character and how his friendship with Tony Stark resonates with fans.
  • Working with DJ AM—Jon Favreau remembers working with Adam Goldstein.
• Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
  • Alternate Opening
  • Coulson at the Senate
  • The Sub-Orbital Jet
  • Tony's Workshop (extended)
  • Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
  • Flying Party Girl
  • Mark II Security
  • Element Rediscovered (extended)
• Concept Art Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers (HD)
• Music Video: AC/DC "Shoot To Thrill"

Disc 3 (DVD):

• Feature Film
• Digital Copy

IRON MAN 2 Two-Disc DVD

The Iron Man 2 DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1:

• Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau

Disc 2:

• Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau
  • Alternate Opening
  • Coulson at the Senate
  • Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
  • Element Rediscovered (extended)
• Featurettes
  • Creating Stark Expo
  • Practical Meets Digital
• Music Video: AC/DC "Shoot To Thrill"
• Digital Copy

The single-disc DVD includes the feature film with commentary by Jon Favreau.

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